What type of property is 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP?

2 The Forge, TA4 3JP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP last change hands?

2 The Forge, TA4 3JP last sold for £332,500 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £182,500 in July 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2009 and January 2023, 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP rose from £182,500 to £332,500, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP?

2 The Forge, TA4 3JP has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP?

2 The Forge, TA4 3JP is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP located?

2 The Forge, TA4 3JP sits in Fitzhead, Taunton, Taunton. It falls within the TA4 postcode district in Somerset.

How safe is the area around 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP?

Police records around 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP?

The closest primary school to 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP is Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School (3.0km).

How well connected is 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Forge, TA4 3JP is Main Street Post Office, 15m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Forge, Fitzhead, Taunton, TA4 3JP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 The Forge

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 The Forge is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Fitzhead, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 3JP). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2023 for £332,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 The Forge's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from May 2009

EPC improved fromE43toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2019from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD62

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%58%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Forge, Fitzhead, Taunton, TA4 3JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Forge has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 The Forge valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£330,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£332,500

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

4 January 2023Most recent
£332,500
+23.1%over 3 years
27 August 2019
£270,000
+47.9%over 10 years
19 July 2009
£182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 3JP: £348,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TA4 3JP

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 The Forge stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,428

Street avg £2,903

Above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 8.6 t/year

Above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Taunton district page.

Full Taunton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Main Street Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

3.0 km

Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School. 1 school nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TA4 3JP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 3JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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